That's Funny

 

If the only car I have uses that socket is the Crossfire then why not ? Also what make you think that is the only one of those sockets I have ?

 

Where did I say anything about how many sockets you might have? I am sure that you have lots of sockets. I was simply saying that you are the only person I know of who had to modify his seat in order to drive it and undoing the seat is not usually on the emergency to do list, ie. CPS, RCM, for the majority of Crossfire drivers. While we're at it, I would love to see a picture of you in your car just so I could understand the modifications you made in order to drive it.

 

a) that way I always know where the socket is.
b) does this help ? (guess I am a product of driving formula cars in the 60's). 2nd picture is from 1970.

 

Well, I can appreciate the euro style straight arm driving position, as I also did some racing in those days and still drive that way but I didn't need to modify my car. I just have the steering wheel telescoped all the way in and the seat angled slightly and as far back as it will go at that angle. I also did some motorcycle racing which requires just about the total opposite position, so I didn't get locked into anything extreme. What formula and where did you race?

 

Fomula V and Formula Ford. Mostly in the Midwest (Grattan, IRP, Blackhawk, Mid-Ohio...). Shot was of a B/P Corvette I had from 1970-73. Used to remove the seat back blocks and put 1/2" spacers under the front seat rails to get more rake. Am only 5'10" but most comfortable with seat almost all the way back and raked A Lot.


Just measured from the back of the seat to the edge of the hatch and I gained 1.5" in rearward travel. Also cutting down the side bolsters at the front of the seat eliminated the right hip pain.


Seems that some have the philosophy that "if a car doesn't fit, get a different car." Mine is "if I like it otherwise, make it fit.".

 

I did a little SCCA racing but more cycle racing. I agree, if you like it make it fit.
I, too am 5'10" but no need for surgery on the car. My only concern would be lowering resale value but if you are like me, I have no intention of ever selling. As a matter of fact, I promised my daughter that I would give it to her when I'm too old to drive.

 

I just removed the top plastic piece and made a new top. Did not cut the carpet it just follows the new contour and I cut out a wedge not the back . If needful I could just remove my top cover and put the original back on. Is also why I bought a driver's seat from a wreck and modded that, still have the original in a big baggie.


Even made a cable adapter for the new head unit so could reinstall the stock radio by just unplugging new (also in a baggie as is the original grille). I have a lot of baggies.


Not planning on selling but if I did would just give the new owner their choice.

 

That little weirdly shaped place on the left...i wonder about what is missing from there

 

That is where the "O MY GOD I AM LOCKED IN THE TRUNK" emergency release handle should be.

 

I am 6'2, I wish this car had a big enough trunk that I can actually fit in!!!

 

If I were in the trunk I could just climb over the console and go out the door.


If you are 6'2" how do you fit in a roadster ?

 

Well, I tried to fit into a coupe first and it was a disaster haha I am not sure if it is correct but roadster feels like more spacious...roof is little higher maybe due to no headlining except a piece of fabric
it is not a comfortable car for me but I really love the way this car look so.....

 

The specifications state that the roadster has more headroom (.4") than the coupe, all other sizes are the same.
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Well in the coupe I could modify the bulkhead to get the seat back 1.5" further when reclined. I am 5'10" but only a 29" inseam so guess my torso is a bit longer than average and like my arms close to straight out.


This would not have been as easy to do in a roadster.

 

I am getting a mental picture of you now, long body and arms and short legs.
How am I doing?



Just kidding, watch out for those knuckles though. LOL

 

You have been spending too much time inside, you need to get out!!!

 

Of all the cars I've had (and is in hundreds) this is the first I've had to modify the body to get comfortable. Did learn not to wear boots in a mini when hit all three pedals at the same time. Modify the seat and mounts, yes but this is the first that needed a sawzall and an electric knife.


Since could not lower the wheel did need to raise the seat (another first), guess I've gotten spoiled by tilt wheels (even my '70 Judge has one).


Will try this way for a while but can always add spacers to the column mount to drop the wheel a bit.


But this is the reason two of the tools I added to the tool pouch under the mat were a big hex socket for the (now) longer rear seat bolts and a star socket for the front.


Fiero tires didn't fit in the rear compartment either but it had a space saver up front.


ps my hands only reach my knees if sitting.